Guy Gugliotta
Hill and Wang
Hardcover, $35.00
February 28, 2012
978-0809046812
FREEDOM'S CAP is a remarkable historical narrative about the building of the nation’s capitol with a simultaneous counterpoint to the tearing down of the Union. Gugliotta outlines the political parties and their platforms with clear prose. As 1850 unfolds, the divisions that exist among the North and South are complex, yet Gugliotta crafts a unique package of history and intrigue that shows this writer’s artistry.
Personalities step out and breathe as he captures the political battles in Congress. The subterfuge among the three key men responsible for the magnificent building would make an ideal movie. Montgomery Meigs and Thomas Walter battled for credit and control. Until Jefferson Davis left Washington to lead the Confederacy, he was the most steadfast supporter of the project. It was an ongoing battle of wills and wit that encompassed many years. My one complaint is that readers may be misled by its title. FREEDOM'S CAP is a page-turner, despite its lackluster title. Gugliotta has blown the dust off American Civil War history shelves to make room for his exceptional addition.
January 22, 2013
Wisteria Leigh
Disclosure:
The copy of this book was provided by HNR for review and publication. The review is submitted without bias.
As it appeared in Historical Novels Review:August 2012 Issue 61 available at
http://historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/freedoms-cap-the-united-states-capital-and-the-coming-of-the-civil-war/
© [Wisteria Leigh] and [Bookworm's Dinner], [2008-2013].
2 comments:
NOVEL FOR REVIEW: A Soul's Calling, 340 pp., Wanderlust Publishing House, ISBN 13-978-0-61569-535-8
Dear Wisteria,
Sorry to approach you through your comments but I could find no email address to send this to. And, I know your time is limited and have to be very selective in the books you review, but I would count myself very lucky if you considered my book A Soul's Calling for review on your website.
A Soul’s Calling is a memoir about a man who listened to his heart instead of reason. The book, a work of speculative non-fiction, is part travelogue, part hiking adventure, with shamanism and magic woven throughout.
A Soul’s Calling transports readers to Nepal's rugged but enchanting Khumbu Valley where mountains speak and nature is imbued with a special kind of magic. The novel is an inspiring modern day adventure that weaves the timeless themes of living an authentic life, the consequences of power, and what a man would do for unrequited love.
Scott, a forty-something attorney, is average in every way except one. He has a connection to the Other Side. He speaks to Spirit and Spirit speaks to him. He sees, hears, and interacts with an invisible realm that is beyond ordinary human perception. When Scott learns his soul has been spiritually compromised he travels to the ancient kingdom of Nepal to win it back. Once there, he hikes the Himalaya carrying a mysterious bundle and a stick laden with prayers from Luminous Beings hoping to come face to face with the greatest mountain on earth: Mount Everest. As his journey unfolds, Scott is called on to battle his fear of heights, the thin air, and his physical limitations. Powerful, sweeping, and deeply moving, readers will search their hearts as the book draws to a stunning conclusion.
If this sounds appealing, I would be happy to provide you with a Kindle copy through Amazon. To read an excerpt from the book, please visit www.scott-bishop.com or you can view it using Amazon's Look Inside feature here:
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With every best wish,
Scott Bishop
Author
www.scott-bishop.com
info@scott-bishop.com
Scott...Contact info on sidebar has email. I sent a message to your site.
Thanks, Wisteria
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